Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Jaguar XJ | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.4 in | 103.1 in | 16.3 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 180.3 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 68.5 in | 8 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 58.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3958 lb. | 3395 lb. | 563 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.2 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.5 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
2007 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |